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volume focuses on Gandhi’s vision of Satyagraha, whereby
one appeals to reason and conscience and puts an end to evil
by converting the evil-doer. The book begins with an explanation
of Satyagraha and proceeds with detailed discussions of self-training
and courage necessary for Satyagraha; the use and effectiveness
of such techniques as nonpayment of fines and taxes, social
boycotts, fasting, sympathetic strikes, and other forms of
noncooperation; and many other topics.
All Customer Reviews
5 out of 5 - December 15, 2001
I learned a great deal from Mahatma Gandhiji
(1869-1948) by reading NON-VIOLENT RESISTANCE. This book is
a collection of articles written at the hand of Gandhiji for
the magazines "Young India" and "Harijan".
In addition, there are some interviews. The term Satyagraha
was authored by Gandhiji to describe the process of non-violent
resistance. Satyagraha has as its goal reform. It requires
a great deal of discipline on the part of the participants.
It also requires an opponent that is capable of reform. I
have been applying what I have learned from this book in an
attempt to reform myself. If you are interested in the life
of Mahatma Gandhiji, or in the process of non-violent resistance,
this book will be interesting to you.
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